Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station

Yosemite National Park, California

Virgin rating

Two Queen Guest Room
King Guest Room
Two Queen Guest Room
King Guest Room

The hotel

Gold Country? Yosemite? Cutesy Mariposa itself? Whatever your excuse for visiting the region, Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station acts as an ‘access all areas’ base. Right on Highway 140, it’s near Mariposa’s dining and shopping, and within two miles of California Mining and Mineral Museum and the History Center’s gold panning, a throwback to the gold rush days. Keep driving and you’ll arrive in Yosemite National Park, just over 30 miles from the hotel, or Sierra National Forest, a little further away. Before you head out each day, fill up with hot breakfast treats, waffles, muffins, and naughty pastries. And, when you get back, you can make the most of the tennis courts, complimentary WiFi and seasonal swimming pool and hot tub.

Amenities

  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Near National Park
  • Tennis

Where is it

On Highway 140, near Mariposa’s restaurants and shops. Ideally located for Gold Country experiences like gold panning at the History Center, half-a-mile away, and visiting the California Mining and Mineral Museum, 2 miles away. Yosemite National Park is 32 miles away, Sierra National Forest 37 miles away, and giant Sequoia trees 45 miles away.

Hotel information

77 rooms on 3 floors. All with air-conditioning and heating, TV with satellite/cable channels, WiFi*, telephone (complimentary local calls under 10 minutes), microwave, fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, and iron and board. Two Queen Guest Rooms have 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Breakfast bar (complimentary hot breakfast and pastries). Outdoor swimming pool (seasonal). Hot tub (seasonal). Tennis courts. WiFi. Children's playground close by. Complimentary self-parking available.

*Denotes local charge

Rating summary

  • Location Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Sleep Quality Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Rooms Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Service Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Value Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Cleanliness Image of the Tripadvisor rating

Traveller rating

  • Excellent (351)
  • Very good (550)
  • Average (302)
  • Poor (90)
  • Terrible (62)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A nice stay in Mariposa while visiting Yosemite

Jul 8, 2024 sathontheroad Ottawa, Canada

My husband and I spent 3 nights at this hotel in June and were very happy with our choice. We wanted a place close enough to Yosemite to allow us to visit the park for two full days in a town with amenities such as shops and restaurants. We found the hour-long drive to and from the park to be an easy and enjoyable trip, and took different routes… Read more
My husband and I spent 3 nights at this hotel in June and were very happy with our choice. We wanted a place close enough to Yosemite to allow us to visit the park for two full days in a town with amenities such as shops and restaurants. We found the hour-long drive to and from the park to be an easy and enjoyable trip, and took different routes on the two days (entering at El Portal on one day and at the southern gate on the other) which allowed for different perspectives of the park. We found the BW to be clean and comfortable and we had a very nice room on the second floor which was quiet. The folks at the front desk were helpful and pleasant, and the breakfast had both hot and cold offerings served by efficient staff. We would recommend this hotel and the town of Mariposa to travelers to the Yosemite area. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nothing outstanding with this hotel

Jul 4, 2024 RGCG Illinois

We stayed here June 2024 while visiting Yosemite NP. This hotel was just ok with nothing special. Our room was fine, and it was clean. Included breakfast was standard, nothing bad or outstanding. Rather disappointed that the pool was out of order during our stay. Temperatures were near 100 and the pool would have been nice after a long day of… Read more
We stayed here June 2024 while visiting Yosemite NP. This hotel was just ok with nothing special. Our room was fine, and it was clean. Included breakfast was standard, nothing bad or outstanding. Rather disappointed that the pool was out of order during our stay. Temperatures were near 100 and the pool would have been nice after a long day of hiking in Yosemite. We did not get any notice that the pool was not open, and we did not get any kind of price adjustment for the pool being closed. We probably would not stay here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great, relaxing stay!

Jun 30, 2024 beeannc Chantilly, Virginia

Above and beyond our expectations! If you are looking for a clean hotel with friendly, helpful staff, this is it. Pros - Keurig coffee maker in room; remodeled bathroom; cleanliness; comfortable bedding; A/C quiet and efficient; complimentary breakfast with sufficient choices; water/juice /coffee dispenser in the lobby available all day; plenty of… Read more
Above and beyond our expectations! If you are looking for a clean hotel with friendly, helpful staff, this is it. Pros - Keurig coffee maker in room; remodeled bathroom; cleanliness; comfortable bedding; A/C quiet and efficient; complimentary breakfast with sufficient choices; water/juice /coffee dispenser in the lobby available all day; plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance (including a grocery across the street); daily housekeeping. Cons - really nothing, other than it was further from Yosemite than we expected ( but this was probably our fault for not doing better research!). Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great experience and value

Jun 25, 2024 874farshadm Los Alamitos, California

Just a perfect experience for the price. Nice people and great breakfast to go with it. Location was easy to find as well.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Yosemite aftermath

Jun 21, 2024 Steve M

Pleasantly surprised by the quality, cleanliness, and amenities at this particular location in Mariposa. A great place to decompress after our wilderness back country / back packing hiking trip in Yosemite.